Division H VP Session: From Policy to Practice: A Multi-Sector Approach to Responsible AI Integration in Education

Session Type: Paper Session

Abstract

This vice-presidential symposium explores the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) across the education ecosystem through four interconnected perspectives. It opens with frameworks for AI deployment in public agencies, emphasizing compliance, readiness, and security to preserve public trust. The second presentation examines AI in assessment development, highlighting both its potential and the challenges it poses regarding fairness, cultural relevance, and human oversight. The third focuses on K–12 STEM teacher adoption, showing how district policies, professional learning, and leadership shape equitable GenAI integration. The final paper presents innovative uses of AI to analyze coherence across K–12 curricula, postsecondary pathways, and workforce needs. Collectively, the session offers leaders and policymakers evidence-based strategies for responsible AI adoption that promote educational equity and systemic alignment.

Sub Unit

• Division H - Research, Evaluation and Assessment in Schools

Chair

• Antionette D. Stroter, Liberty University

Papers

• Navigating AI Implementation in Public Agencies: Regulatory Compliance, Readiness Assessment, and Strategic Deployment - Baron Rodriguez, West Ed

• Developing Standards-Aligned Assessment Content with AI: Challenges and Early Lessons - Sarah Quesen, WestEd

• Supporting Teachers in their AI Adoption for Instructional Improvement: Lessons from the AmpifyGAIN AI R&D Center - Ann Edwards, West Ed

• Enhancing Cross-Sector Alignment with AI: Mapping Math Skills Across Education and Workforce - Ann Edwards, West Ed

Session Organizer

• Kira J. Carbonneau, Washington State University

Discussant

• Jodi Davenport, WestEd